Nope. From the spy shots silhouette, the car is boxy and having square rear. I don't have much expectation than this car is just a shorter Pilot. Why not, the Pilot has capable drivetrain, both the engine and AWD is great. At least the 9 speed is revised now or so I read.

Honda is very much driven by numbers and amongst its peers one of the most efficient company. Going by that, why risk an endeavor that might not be profitable? With platform and outer shell sharing, Honda can make profit and still deliver what the market wants, a two row large SUV. With a shorter Pilot, they can use the same factory line, resources and know how to limit manufacturing defects, or share manufacturing defect, goes both ways.

I hope the Passport designs has a distinct differentiation compared to the Pilot.

metsfan84 wrote:Interesting. The rumors were saying we were just getting the Avancier that is currently sold in China, but apparently that wasn't true. Here is the Avancier.

I'm happy that's not the new U.S.-market Passport. There is s-o much about the detailing of that vehicle I dislike. The hood vents, the curve of the roof to the greenhouse, the concave curve through the rear door handle, positioning of the rear reflectors... Even by Honda/Acura standards I find that ugly.